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Mariela Patino

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Chicago, IL
Bachelors of Arts, Cum Laude, Urban Education May 2014
Illinois Type 3 Certification
Cumulative GPA: 3.71/4.00
Major GPA: 4.00/4.00

ENDORSEMENTS
Middle School Endorsement
Science Endorsement
ESL/Bilingual Endorsement (will be completed in July 2014)


FIELD EXPERIENCE

Shields Middle School, Chicago, IL January 2014 April 2014
5
th
Grade Middle School Science Field Hours: 700
Student Teacher
Designed and taught curriculum based on the Common Core Standards.
Created and implemented hands-on lessons that are responsive to diverse groups of students utilizing NWEA test
scores and DesCartes Continuum of Learning as a support for differentiation.
Participated in IEP meetings, grade level meetings, professional developments, and conducted parent/teacher
conferences weekly.
Analyzed the planning, delivery, and assessment of a learning segment using the Teacher Performance
Assessment (edTPA).
Implemented the six components of Productive Group Work during group work, incorporated the use of
technology in every lesson, applied alternative approaches to teaching, allowed for cooperative groupings, whole
group, and independent work during lessons.
Shields Middle School, Chicago, IL June 2013 August 2013
3
rd
Grade Bilingual, Summer School Field Hours: 60
Teacher Candidate
Adapted and taught lessons to three third grade classes composed of students whose English comprehension
varied.
Worked closely with a student and examined work samples to identify the linguistic development of ELS students.
Administered classroom management based on positive reinforcement.
James Shields Elementary, Chicago, IL January 2013 April 2013
2
nd
Grade Bilingual Field Hours: 180
Teacher Candidate
Taught lessons, in both English and Spanish, on science, literacy, and social studies to students with mixed
abilities.
Created a ten-week thematic unit incorporating literacy and social studies.
Observed and worked with a focal student for three months to assess students reading and writing development.
John Hay Elementary, Chicago, IL September 2012 November 2012
1
st
Grade Field Hours: 135
Teacher Candidate
Administered the Early Reading Screening Instrument (ERSI) to evaluate young students literacy awareness.
Monitored group work, facilitated small group discussions, and tutored students.




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LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING
Recycling Club, Shields Middle School Chicago, IL
Facilitator September 2014 present
Promote recycling to make the world a greener place while working with teachers and students to collect recycled
material within the school environment.
LUCHA-Latino Educators United For Change, University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
Member/Secretary January 2010 May 2014
Created a community of leaders in education committed to advocating for all students, especially those from
underserved and impoverished communities.
Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity, University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
Social Committee Chair person January 2011 November 2013
Organized and held meetings weekly to plan and execute events that promoted and advanced the welfare of
humanity.
Boys and Girls Club of Chicago Chicago, IL
Volunteer January 2011 May 2011
Tutored students, ages six to eleven, on literacy and math. Monitored students during enrichment programs.
Erie Neighborhood House Chicago, IL
Volunteer September 2010 December 2010
Worked with students aged three to seven on early literacy awareness programs. Tutored adults who were
enrolled in Erie Houses Citizenship and Immigration Program.

AWARDS
Cum Laude, University of Illinois at Chicago May 2014
Project MASTEL, University of Illinois at Chicago June 2013
Deans List, University of Illinois at Chicago Fall 2012 Spring 2014

SKILLS
Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish
Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Created videos using iMovie, edited music, utilized Prezi, made newsletters, online websites, blogs, and
infographics, experience with IMPACT grade book, data polls, Google Docs.

REFERENCES
Upon Request.